A snapshot of additives derived from natural sources you may see on your food labels. Additives that have natural sources can also be produced synthetically to lower costs.
| Ingredient | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| acetic acid | bacterial fermentation (aka vinegar) | acidity regulator |
| agar | algae | stabiliser |
| ascorbic acid (300) | fruit or produced (aka Vit C) | antioxidant |
| calcium chloride | limestone or seawater | firming agent |
| calcium sulphate | mined or produced | firming agent |
| carageenan | seaweed | stabiliser |
| corn starch | corn | stabiliser |
| gelatin | animal collagen | stabiliser |
| guar gum | legume | stabiliser |
| lecithin | egg yolk, soy | emulsifer |
| magnesium sulphate | mined or produced | firming agent |
| mucilage | mustard | emulsifer |
| pectin | fruit | stabiliser |
| propionic acid | naturally occurring or produced | acidity regulator |
| sorbic acid | naturally occurring or produced | acidity regulator |
| tocopherols (306) | vegetables/produced (aka Vit E) | antioxidant |
| xanthum gum | fermented sugar | stabiliser |
